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Brenda McKinley

Psychologist
11 years of experience
  • In-person
  • Anxiety, Depression, Relationship issues, Trauma
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

I am an experienced, psychoanalytic psychotherapist who works with adults wanting to understand themselves better and address patterns impacting the ability to engage in a fulfilling life.


I am currently training to become a psychoanalyst at the Psychoanalytic Institute of Northern California.

My approach to therapy

My focus in the therapeutic work is to deeply understand what is going on for you both consciously and unconsciously. I believe the more we can understand the patterns and ways we are engaging with ourselves and others, the more choice we have in doing things differently. Practically, what that looks like is you speaking as freely as you can and me listening deeply to understand what is going on for you.

What you can expect from me

My hope is that clients walk away from sessions feeling understood, challenged, and closer to making changes that will help them live life in a more engaged, meaningful way.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Woman
  • My style is
    Inquisitive, Warm, Open Minded

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    11 years of experience
  • Training
    PsyD (Doctor of Psychology) at Fuller Theological Seminary, MA (Master of Arts) at Fuller Theological Seminary
  • License type
    CP (Clinical Psychologist) (California)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Relationship issues, Trauma
  • More specialties
    Bipolar disorder, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Psychodynamic, Psychoanalytic
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Languages
    English
  • Locations
    7 4th Street Ste 19
    Petaluma, CA 94952
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